The Washington, DC Metrorail system has an elevated Metrorail station connected to the concourse level of Terminal 2 Reagan National Airport. The Metrorail system provides easy and affordable access to locations throughout Washington, Virginia and Maryland. 

Note: Only Blue Line trains serve Reagan National during the ongoing Metrorail maintenance project. More details here.

Getting to the Metrorail station from the Terminals:

  • Terminal 2: Use either of two enclosed pedestrian bridges on the concourse level which connect directly to the station.
  • Terminal 1: Exit the terminal to the streetside curb, and board any “Airport Shuttle” bus. At the stops for Terminal 2 or North/South Parking 1 & 2, you can access an enclosed bridge which connects to the Metrorail station. 

Getting to the Terminals from the Metrorail station:

  • Terminal 2: Go to the north end of the train platform and exit the station. A pedestrian bridge connects directly to the Terminal’s Concourse level.  
  • Terminal 2: Go to the south end of the train platform and exit the station. A pedestrian bridge connects directly to the Terminal’s Concourse level.
  • Terminal 1: Go to either end of the train platform and exit the station towards the parking garage. Take the elevator or stairway to the street level below and board any "Airport Shuttle" bus.
  • Elevator access: The elevator is located at the center of the train platform. There is a sloped sidewalk at ground level which connects to both pedestrian bridges (follow signs).

Metrorail Fares and Farecards

  • Metrorail farecards may be purchased at machines located at all entrances to the Airport Metrorail station. The station is also fully accessible via elevators.
  • Farecards purchased prior to 2012 will not work in the Metro system after February 28, 2022. Read more info here.
  • The maximum fare to any station on the Metrorail system is $6 or less when using a SmarTrip card which is available for purchase inside the Metro station.

Hours of Operation

Refer to Metro's website for the Reagan National station.

For more Metrorail information, call (202) 637-7000; TTY (202) 638-3780. Or, visit the Transit Authority’s website.

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